Aviation accident MIA97FA176

3 fatal · Cessna 172N · 1997-06-02 · COMERIO, PR

Event

NTSB number: MIA97FA176
Event ID: 20001208X08187
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-06-02
Location: COMERIO, PR

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172N
Registration: N4752D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions on rising terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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